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New York American Water Replacing 800 Feet of Aging Water Main in Cedarhurst

Merrick, NY (March 11, 2019)—New York American Water is investing $200,000 to install a new eight-inch ductile iron water main along Church Avenue in Cedarhurst. The project, which began today, March 11, includes replacing approximately 800 feet of six-inch water main installed in the early 1900s with new eight-inch ductile iron water main. The project will also replace one hydrant and 20 utility-owned service lines.

“New York American Water is committed to replacement of water mains to improve customer service,” said New York American Water Manager of Engineering John Kilpatrick. “This project will improve water quality, service reliability and water pressure in the area.”

Main replacement will take place along Church Avenue from West Broadway to Carlyle Street and is expected to take approximately four weeks to complete. Final street restoration will be completed by the Village of Cedarhurst Road Construction Project after the services have been installed and pass all required tests from the Nassau County Department of Health.

New York American Water will coordinate with residents along Church Avenue to minimize disruptions. Work will take place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Residents should note that sections of the street where construction is taking place may be closed to traffic during these working hours.

New York American Water is committed to the safety of nearby residents, as well as its employees, and advises that pedestrians and drivers take caution while near work sites. Any resident with a concern or question about the planned work is encouraged to call New York American Water customer service center at (877) 426-6999.

New York American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water company in New York, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 350,000 people. For more information, visit www.newyorkamwater.com or the company’s Facebook page. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 7,100 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to more than 14 million people in 46 states and Ontario, Canada. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing.